Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme

The Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme is the largest flood defence project in Scotland and one of the biggest in the United Kingdom, protecting communities in Grangemouth, Wholeflats, Glensburgh, Langlees, Carron, Carronshore and Camelon (Stirling Road).

The scheme was identified as the highest priority given the potentially huge costs if an extreme flood event were to occur. Whilst other parts of Scotland have been significantly affected by flooding over the last 5 years, Grangemouth has fortunately avoided significant flooding.

​Flood defences are proposed in various locations

• River Avon from Inveravon to the confluence with the Firth of Forth,
• River Carron from the A9 crossing at Larbert to the confluence with the Firth of Forth,
• Westquarter Burn from Grandsable cemetery to the M9,
• Chapel Burn from Carronshore Road to the confluence with the River Carron,
• Millhall Burn from Millhall Gardens to the confluence with the River Avon
• Flood relief channel from Rannoch Park to the confluence with the River Avon,
• Grange Burn between Zetland Park and confluence with the Firth of Forth,
• The Polmont Burn from Weedingshall to the M9 and the Firth of Forth between the River Carron and River Avon.
• The total length of flood defences is approximately 28km. 

​The project team are continuing to develop the outline design and will continue to engage with the public and affected stakeholders prior to the statutory publication of the proposed final scheme expected in 2024.